Uppsala
About 40 min by train from Stockholm
A university city with a towering cathedral, Viking burial mounds and botanical gardens.
Why locals go
Student-town weekend by commuter train.
Visiting Stockholm?
At 40 min by train, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Stockholm for your flight home.
What to book
- Uppsala Cathedral
- Old Uppsala burial mounds
- Linnaeus Garden
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- River Fyris walk
- Dinner in the old town
With friends
- Student nation pub nights
- Valborg celebrations (April 30)
When to go
Year-round.